Get started with rides to boost your earnings

Accepting rides in addition to delivery requests allows you to maximize your earning opportunities in your city. Simply switch rides on in your app and take 1 trip to get started.

Earn with rides

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Hear from people who tried driving passengers

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"I was 100% impressed and surprised by the simplicity of how easy driving with Uber has been. It's way easier than I ever imagined." —Rachel, 437+ rides
Earn on your time
"If a bill pops up out of nowhere, I can quickly drive the hours I need to pay it." —Henoc, 384+ rides
Enjoy new opportunities
"My first ride with Uber was one of the best days of my life because it's something new that I never thought I'd do." —Lalapat, 168+ rides

How to get started

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Sign up

Activate your account for ride requests by going to Menu in the top left of Driver app and choosing Earn with Rides. The app will let you know which documents are still remaining, such as background check consent, as well as what has already been submitted.

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Wait for review

Once you submit all the required documents and consent to a background check, we’ll start reviewing your documents. Document review usually takes 2 hours, and you can continue earning with delivery requests while you wait.

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Take your first trip

We’ll notify you as soon as your documents are approved. Through the Driver app, you can easily accept ride requests and maximize your earnings while still receiving delivery requests. You decide whether you do rides, deliveries, or both.

Frequently asked questions

How do I become a driver?

To give rides with Uber, you first need to activate your account for ride requests using the steps mentioned above. Once it’s activated, you’ll start receiving ride requests in your Driver app.

How does Uber rides work?

Once online, you’ll automatically begin to receive ride requests in your area. Your phone will sound. Swipe to accept. The app makes it easy to find your customer and navigate to their destination.

Where can I see my rides earnings?

Your earnings will show up in your Weekly Statement, similar to your delivery jobs on the Driver app. You can access your Weekly Statement by going to the Earnings section of your in-app menu.

Can I rent a car?

Rentals are available through Uber’s partnerships with a variety of rental companies in many cities. All rental cars from Uber's Vehicle Marketplace are eligible for passenger trips and food deliveries.

Where can I get support?

In the Driver app, you can find information on payments, safety features, giving passenger rides, and more. Our Support team is here to answer your questions 24/7.

Can I change my trip preferences later?

Choose the two horizontal lines in the bottom left of the screen, this will open Preferences.
Deselect the type of requests you would like to stop receiving.
To reset your filters and receive all trip request types, select Reset.